Blaydon, Winlaton, Ryton, Rowlands Gill and Chopwell (Gateshead Outer West) vs Sunderland East

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Blaydon, Winlaton, Ryton, Rowlands Gill and Chopwell (Gateshead Outer West) Northumbria Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      11/100
      Sunderland East Northumbria Police

      Blaydon, Winlaton, Ryton, Rowlands Gill and Chopwell (Gateshead Outer West) vs Sunderland East Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Blaydon, Winlaton, Ryton, Rowlands Gill and Chopwell (Gateshead Outer West)
      Northumbria Police
      3,735 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.8% trend
      22.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      11/100
      High Crime
      Sunderland East
      Northumbria Police
      2,659 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.4% trend
      24.2% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Blaydon, Winlaton, Ryton, Rowlands Gill and Chopwell (Gateshead Outer West)
      B Sunderland East
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      11/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,735
      2,659
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,094
      3,144
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.8%
      ↓15.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.4%
      24.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Blaydon, Winlaton, Ryton, Rowlands Gill and Chopwell (Gateshead Outer West)
      B Sunderland East
      Violent Crime
      1,101 ↓11%
      1,077 ↓12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      914 ↑1%
      383 ↓5%
      Other Theft
      200 ↓17%
      150 ↓16%
      Vehicle Crime
      145 ↓18%
      88 ↓35%
      Burglary
      106 ↓28%
      113 ↓25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      398 ↓4%
      265 ↓27%
      Drugs
      67 ↓19%
      67 ↓23%
      Public Order
      255 ↑1%
      248 ↓25%
      Robbery
      15 ↑25%
      37 ↑42%
      Shoplifting
      368 ↓21%
      94 ↑12%
      Theft from Person
      10 ↑25%
      10 ↓29%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑20%
      4 ↓56%
      Possession of Weapons
      22 ↓46%
      27 ↓46%
      Other Crime
      128 ↑20%
      96 ↑13%
      Overall Verdict
      B Sunderland East is the safer choice — scoring 11/100 vs 9/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Blaydon, Winlaton, Ryton, Rowlands Gill and Chopwell (Gateshead Outer West) safer than Sunderland East?

      Blaydon, Winlaton, Ryton, Rowlands Gill and Chopwell (Gateshead Outer West) has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,735 crimes in the last 12 months. Sunderland East has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 2,659 crimes. Sunderland East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Blaydon, Winlaton, Ryton, Rowlands Gill and Chopwell (Gateshead Outer West) vs Sunderland East?

      Blaydon, Winlaton, Ryton, Rowlands Gill and Chopwell (Gateshead Outer West) shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Sunderland East shows -15.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Blaydon, Winlaton, Ryton, Rowlands Gill and Chopwell (Gateshead Outer West) and Sunderland East?

      In Blaydon, Winlaton, Ryton, Rowlands Gill and Chopwell (Gateshead Outer West), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,101 incidents). In Sunderland East, it is Violent Crime (1,077 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Blaydon, Winlaton, Ryton, Rowlands Gill and Chopwell (Gateshead Outer West) and Sunderland East?

      Blaydon, Winlaton, Ryton, Rowlands Gill and Chopwell (Gateshead Outer West) recorded 914 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sunderland East recorded 383. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Blaydon, Winlaton, Ryton, Rowlands Gill and Chopwell (Gateshead Outer West) vs Sunderland East?

      Violent crime in Blaydon, Winlaton, Ryton, Rowlands Gill and Chopwell (Gateshead Outer West) totalled 1,101 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,077 in Sunderland East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Blaydon, Winlaton, Ryton, Rowlands Gill and Chopwell (Gateshead Outer West) and Sunderland East in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Blaydon, Winlaton, Ryton, Rowlands Gill and Chopwell (Gateshead Outer West) recorded 4,094 crimes (now 3,735, a change of -8.8%). Sunderland East recorded 3,144 crimes previously (now 2,659, -15.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Blaydon, Winlaton, Ryton, Rowlands Gill and Chopwell (Gateshead Outer West) and Sunderland East?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Blaydon, Winlaton, Ryton, Rowlands Gill and Chopwell (Gateshead Outer West) has a resolution rate of 22.4% and Sunderland East has 24.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Blaydon, Winlaton, Ryton, Rowlands Gill and Chopwell (Gateshead Outer West) and Sunderland East?

      Blaydon, Winlaton, Ryton, Rowlands Gill and Chopwell (Gateshead Outer West) falls within the Northumbria Police boundary. Sunderland East is covered by Northumbria Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Blaydon, Winlaton, Ryton, Rowlands Gill and Chopwell (Gateshead Outer West) and Sunderland East?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Blaydon, Winlaton, Ryton, Rowlands Gill and Chopwell (Gateshead Outer West) or Sunderland East on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Blaydon, Winlaton, Ryton, Rowlands Gill and Chopwell (Gateshead Outer West) and Sunderland East. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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